Gift guide: For the man in your life

Cloud 9 Living stock car racing. Has he ever dreamed of riding in or driving a stock car or an Indy car? Cloud 9 Living can make either of those dreams come true at the Autoclub Speedway in Fontana. Or if he prefers, put him behind the wheel of a spec racer or a Corvette racer out at Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond, Calif. Cost: $135 to $2,330 Web: <b><a href="http://www.cloud9living.com/los-angeles/race-car-driving">cloud9living.com/los-angeles/race-car-driving</a></b> COURTESY OF CLOUD 9 LIVING

Has he ever dreamed of riding in or driving a stock car or an Indy car? Cloud 9 Living can make either of those dreams come true at the Autoclub Speedway in Fontana. Or, if he prefers, put him behind the wheel of a spec racer or a Corvette racer out at Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond.

Make him a martini and settle in to revisit (or enjoy for the first time) what the good, bad, but never ugly folks at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce were up to in the fifth season of the coolest of cool shows. Just out on DVD and Blu-Ray in October, some of the extras that aren't there when streaming on Netflix: cast and crew commentaries, a discussion about scoring the show, the best one-liners, a Newsweek Magazine digital gallery of covers from 1966. If he hasn't seen "Mad Men" at all, pick up Seasons 1-4 as well. Season Six doesn't start until sometime next year.

Men love gadgets, so why not get him one of the best? This classic pocket knife features 13 tools (something else men love) including large and small blades, scissors, a wood saw, a corkscrew, a toothpick and a screwdriver. Durable and versatile, the Huntsman comes in handy around the house and in the great outdoors. All of it fits in a compact 3 ½-inch-long housing. Available in red, black and sapphire; comes with a free storage pouch.

Cloud 9 Living stock car racing. Has he ever dreamed of riding in or driving a stock car or an Indy car? Cloud 9 Living can make either of those dreams come true at the Autoclub Speedway in Fontana. Or if he prefers, put him behind the wheel of a spec racer or a Corvette racer out at Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond, Calif. Cost: $135 to $2,330 Web: cloud9living.com/los-angeles/race-car-drivingCOURTESY OF CLOUD 9 LIVING
Season Five of "Mad Men" on DVD and Blu-ray. Make him a martini and settle in to revisit (or enjoy for the first time) what the good, bad, but never ugly folks at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce were up to in Season Five of the coolest of cool shows. Just out on DVD and Blu-Ray in October, some of the extras that aren't there when streaming on Netflix: cast and crew commentaries; a discussion about scoring the show; the best one-liners; a Newsweek Magazine digital gallery of covers from 1966. If he hasn't seen “Mad Men” at all, pick up Seasons 1-4 as well. Season Six doesn't start until sometime in 2013. Cost: $24.99 for Season Five; $49.99 for Seasons 1-4 set Web: Amazon.com
Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman holds a lot of tools in a small space.Men love gadgets, so why not get him one of the best? This classic pocket knife features 13 tools (something else men love) that include large and small blades, scissors, wood saw, a corkscrew, toothpick and screwdriver. Durable and versatile, the Huntsman comes in handy around the house and in the great outdoors. All of it fits in compact 3 ½-inch long housing. Available in red, black and sapphire, and comes with a free storage pouch. $45 Where: Target, Walmart, REI, Fry's Electronics, Sport Chalet, Knife Gallery, and other outlets. Web: swissarmy.comVICTORINOX
Bobblehead by Whoopass Enterprises can be customized in many ways. Put his bobbleheaded likeness in a cool car, behind a drum kit, as a sports figure or Christmas ornament, in his work outfit or as a superhero. Lots of generic choices or custom design from head to toe, using a portrait shot for the bobblehead face. Cost: Starts at $75; custom design is $189 Web: whoopassenterprises.comCOURTESY OF WHOOPASS ENTERPRISES
Santa's Sampler from Omaha Steaks is perfect for the carnivores among us. Men and meat, they just seem to go together so well. This holiday package from Omaha Steaks includes two 5-ounce filet mignon; two 9-ounce boneless strips; two 6-ounce top sirloin; and two 6-ounce rib eye. Other packages are available with different types of cuts and other extras. And if there is any beef with the beef, Omaha Steaks offers to replace the purchase or refund your money, whichever you choose. Cost: $169 Where: Omaha Steak retail outlets at 5 Points Plaza in Huntington Beach; Rolling Hills Plaza in Torrance; and Los Angeles Web: omahasteaks.comCOURTESY OF OMAHA STEAKS
Celestron SkyScout personal planetarium. If stargazing is his thing, or you would like it to be, the handheld Celestron SkyScout uses GPS technology to help locate and identify more than 50,000 stars, planets and constellations. But there's more: the device provides audio and text to provide the user with facts, trivia, lore and history on the more popular celestial objects, including those that man has sent into space. Other features include an SD card slot for optional Sky Tour audio presentations. Also comes with a two-year warranty. Cost: $199.95 Web: Amazon.com, celestron.com, opticsplanet.com, optcorp.comCELESTRON
SpaFinder Wellness gift cards. Even the toughest guys deserve some pampering. Or, if they prefer more action-oriented time to decompress, SpaFinder Wellness can cover that, too. Good at more than 7,000 health-oriented locations worldwide: day spas, medical spas, ski spas, fitness clubs, yoga and pilates studios and retreats. Your man can take a class near home or visit an exotic place. Cards come in $25 and $100 increments; certificates in amounts from $25 to $500 can be printed instantly, sent by snail mail or as an eGift Card. Web: spafinder.comSPAFINDER WELLNESS
This Bergino baseball honors Jackie Robinson. Nothing is worse for a baseball fan than the winter months. Why not cheer him up with a finely crafted baseball? You can choose an Americana theme: the “Star Spangled Banner/National Anthem,” “Thanks, Jackie 1947,” or the “Peace” baseball. How about one that maps ballparks around the country or a major city? Go with a suede one or a camouflage pattern, a silver Christmas theme. From $20, includes gift box and turf base stand Web: bergino.comCOURTESY OF BERGINO BASEBALL CLUBHOUSE

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